UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA DA 23 (PB 43399)
- Format
- 7" · Withdrawn 'Presidential' Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
DA 23 A1 Miles Copymasters
DA 23 B1
EurythmicsThe King And Queen Of America
Vinyl pressings
The King And Queen Of America
by Eurythmics · 1989
14 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
The King And Queen Of America was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The King And Queen Of America
5 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA DAT 23
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DAT-23-B1 Miles Copymasters
DAT-23-A1 Miles Copymasters
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA DA 23
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 43400
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
Spain
1989- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 43399
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
850 PB 43399-A-1
850 PB 43399-b-1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | RCA DA 23First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | RCA PT 43400First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | RCA PB 43399First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | RCA DA 23 (PB 43399)First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | UK | RCA DAT 23First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
1990s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Brazil | RCA Victor 990.402112", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | RCA PT 4340012", Mispress | 12", Mispress |
| 1990 | Europe | RCA PB433997", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | RCA PT 43400 / RCA PT4340012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | RCA PB 433997", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Italy | RCA PB 433997", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | UK | RCA DAT 24 / RCA DA T 2412", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | RCA DA 237", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK & Europe | RCA DAT 2312", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe King And Queen Of America4:54
- BSee No Evil4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The King And Queen Of America are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The King And Queen Of America are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was The King And Queen Of America first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australasia, Spain. One of them is RCA DA 23 (PB 43399).
How do I tell if my copy of The King And Queen Of America is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DA 23 (PB 43399), DAT 23, DA 23, PT 43400) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DA 23 A1 Miles Copymasters and DA 23 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The King And Queen Of America on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
